OBITUARY.

Lake County Press, Issue 2391, 31 August 1911, Page 4

OBITUARY.

<v. Joseph Woodhead— 68 Years

Another link with the early history of Arrowtown was severed on Wednesday, 28rd inst., by the passing away at Drummond, Southland, of Mr Joseph Woodhead in his OSth year. The deceased gentleman was one of the hardy hand of pioneers who came to this district about 18G2 and assisted materially in developing the mineral resources of the place. He was interested and worked in several mining claims on the Arrow Diver. But few of his old mates survive him. For a very great number of years ho acted as foreman of the workmen engaged by the Lake County Council on the County roads, and successfully carried out several important works. For a timo ho acted as road inspector for the County, lie was a good servant and held in the highest esteem, not only by the community, but by his follow workers. He resigned his position with the County some 7 or y years ago and went South to live with his sons in the Drummond district. lie was a native of Leeds, England. During the many years he resided in Arrowtown he identified himself with all good objects for the good of the place, lie was an enthusiastic cricketer and on more than ono occasion his efforts secured victory for Arrow against opposing loams. The nows of his death was received with feelings of the deepest regret throughout the district. lie was predeceased by his wife some IB years ago, and leaves three sons and two daughters to mourn the loss of a good father, vi/„, Messrs W. and J. Woodhead (Drummond), If. L. Woodhead (Dunedin), and Mesdames A, Hotop (Calling) and F. F.dgerton (Wiuton). Wo lender them our heartfelt sympathy. The remains of the late Mr Woodhead were brought to Arrowtown on Friday and interred in the Arrow cemetery on Saturday. Many friends were present to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory 1

of an old pioneer. The service at the church and grave was conducted by the Rev. H. Packe.